Jan. cook book project

January Ideas: Roots, Braise and Relaxation

The Holidays are over, presents are open, Christmas cookies are stale, champagne bottles are empty along with our wallets. The smell of pine is slowly dissipating in the air. January is here and its time to relax and reflect. How can I improve on last years performance? Where can I grow? How can I evolve? These are the questions that I ask every new year. In a time of uncertainty I always look forward to the New year. A fresh start, a new beginning, maybe I will write a book? Maybe I will write a series of books, and start my own publishing company. This year 2010 will be my time to explore new Ideas and improve on old ones. I am going to write everyday and introduce you to the Cooking process that I have developed over the years. I will hopefully get you connected to your inner cook by documenting the way I create new menu items using local, seasonal ingredients. I will introduce you to my farmers and there outstanding products. I want to connect you to the under- rated side of this business. The Farmers are crucial to any restaurants success, and they are many times taken for granted, as the chefs ego can sometimes be the driving force to his day to day process. I have come to know that the most important part of my cooking is quite simply "the quality of my product." So I have made a pledge to simply try not to Fuck up there hard work. Along the way I will introduce you to some Incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable people. There stories and there products. I will also link you to my blog, and have included a DVD with recipes, and demonstrations on certain techniques. Also there is a comprehensive resource guide and a valuable reference guide. My hope is when you use this book it will enlighten you to a new world on food, and give you a new perspective on your local farmers and ranchers. In the end you will be able to impress your friends and cook with a new found inspiration. So that is this books purpose now lets get to the Roots of this journal.